Communal clash at Shencottai over idol procession route

Madurai | Friday | 14th September, 2018

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However, rallyists argued since the past several years the Vinayaga idol procession had been taken via the street. This is the usual route through which the religious procession is taken annually. “At least ten policemen would be deployed along Periya Pallivaasal Street every year when the statues are taken in procession. Miscreants ransacked an ATM during a clash between members of two communities in Shencottai on Thursday night. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangementmore-inA clash broke out between a section of Hindus and Muslims at Shencottai near Tirunelveli on Thursday night when a Vinayaka idol, was taken via the street where the Muslims live in large number..